What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Diglycerin
HumectantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentPapain
Skin ConditioningCI 77004
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Bicarbonate
AbrasiveCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentWater
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Powder
Oryza Sativa Lees Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
AbsorbentButylene Glycol
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Seed Protein
AntioxidantCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantAlpha-Arbutin
AntioxidantProtease
ExfoliatingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlucose
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantTartaric Acid
BufferingLactic Acid
BufferingZea Mays Starch, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Diglycerin, Allantoin, Maltodextrin, Papain, CI 77004, Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Sodium Polyacrylate, Water, Oryza Sativa Powder, Oryza Sativa Lees Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Oryza Sativa Extract, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Oryza Sativa Seed Protein, Ceramide NP, Ascorbic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, Protease, Caprylyl Glycol, Glucose, Glycerin, Tartaric Acid, Lactic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
AbrasiveSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingOryza Sativa Extract
AbsorbentGlycerin
HumectantBentonite
AbsorbentMyristic Acid
CleansingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingLauric Acid
CleansingGlycol Distearate
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingFicus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
AbrasiveAcmella Oleracea Extract
Skin ProtectingCoix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCoix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Shell Extract
HumectantUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAmaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningChenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingCoix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Water
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil
AstringentHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentPalmitic Acid
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingButylene Glycol
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Decylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTorreya Nucifera Seed Oil
EmollientCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Kaolin, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Oryza Sativa Extract, Glycerin, Bentonite, Myristic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, Glycol Distearate, Titanium Dioxide, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Shell Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Water, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Decylene Glycol, Torreya Nucifera Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCeramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinOryza Sativa Extract comes from the rice grain, Oryza sativa. Rice extract has wound healing, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties.
Rice grains contain numerous antioxidants which may help with anti-aging, such as vitamin E. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radical molecules. Unstable free-radical molecules may damage your skin cells and accelerate signs of aging.
A study from 2002 found rice to help increase the rate of wound healing. The same study found an improvement of skin barrier function in the patients after taking rice baths.
Numerous in-vitro studies have found rice water to help decrease sun damage by increasing collagen production and inhibiting the process of tyrosinase.
Long story short- tyrosinase is an enzyme that controls melanin production. Our bodies start producing melanin (AKA tanning) when exposed to UV radiation to protect against damage. Rice water is found to partially block this process.
Though more research is needed on rice's ability to help with UV protection, recent studies seem promising.
Wondering why rice is hydrating? The protein in rice have emollient properties. Emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in, keeping your skin moisturized.
Some rice extract may have mildly-exfoliating properties. These are mainly limited to Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran and Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Powder.
This rice was first cultivated in China over 10,000 years ago. Many cultures throughout Asia have used rice water on skin and hair for centuries.
Learn more about Oryza Sativa ExtractWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water